Drake Biography: Drake is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur, widely considered one of the most influential figures in contemporary music. Born Aubrey Drake Graham in Toronto, Canada in 1986.
Drake Biography Full Overview
Drake Early life, Career and Education
Early life and acting career:
- Born Aubrey Drake Graham in Toronto, Canada in 1986.
- Gained early fame playing Jimmy Brooks on the teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation from 2001 to 2008.
Music career:
- Transitioned to music in the late 2000s, releasing mixtapes that gained him significant traction.
- Signed with Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment label in 2009.
- Released numerous studio albums, including Thank Me Later (2010), Take Care (2011), Nothing Was the Same (2013), Views (2016), Scorpion (2018), and Certified Lover Boy (2021), all of which achieved critical and commercial success.
Education
- Attended multiple schools in Toronto throughout his childhood, including Weston Memorial Junior Public School, Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, and Vaughan Road Academy.
- Faced challenges at school, including bullying due to his racial and religious background, and a schedule that conflicted with his burgeoning acting career.
- Ultimately dropped out of Vaughan Road Academy but later received his high school diploma in 2012.
Drake wife , children
Marital Status:
- Currently single: Drake is not married as of January 2024. He is single, but there are rumours and speculation that he could have been married to someone in the past.
Children:
- One son: Drake has a son, Adonis Graham who was born in October 2017. Sophie Brussaux, a former French tennis player and artist is Adonis’ mother. Adonis was an initial secret child of Drake but now has taken a significant place in his life as he often posts pictures and youtube videos with him.
Drake Net worth
The varied estimation of Drake’s net worth depends slightly on the source, however most agree that it should be somewhere between $250 million and 260$million as at January.
Drake Main source of income
Album sales and streaming: Drake is known to have multiple chart-hit albums and singles that grossed a lot of money from physical and digital sales, as well music streaming services such as Spotify Apple Music Youtube. His “Scorpion” album sold over 1 million copies in its first week, and he is the most streamed artist of all time on Spotify.
Touring: Drake’s concerts are one of the biggest sources of money and have great popularity all over the world. His “Aubrey & The Three Migos Tour” made more than $300 million, for instance.
Songwriting and production credits: Drake also works as a songwriter and producer for other artists’ projects in addition to his own music. These credits also earn him royalties and fees, increasing his overall music-related earning.
Drake Social media presence
- Instagram: Drake is leading with more than 127 million subscribers, posting photos and videos daily of his lavish life, music projects and establishing connections to famous people.
- Twitter: 58 million followers, Drake utilises Twitter as a more intimate medium where he engages in spontaneous conversations and promotes forthcoming ventures or even discloses surprise album releases.
- YouTube: Since Drake is the most streamed artist on Spotify, it’s not surprising that his YouTube channel has more than thirty-two million subscribers. His music videos are like cinematic events, with billions of views and promoting more interaction.
Drake Most notable Achievements
- Grammy Awards
- Billboard Music Awards
